Oil & Gas

NOIA ready to work with Biden pick for Secretary of the Interior

The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) says it is “ready to work with” Representative Deb Haaland, who will be President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee as the next Secretary of the Interior.

Two key offshore industry agencies are part of the Department of the Interior: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement.

NOIA President Erik Milito issued the following statement on the Haaland nomination:

“NOIA is ready to work with President-elect Joe...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/noia-ready-to-work-with-biden-pick-for-secretary-of-the-interior/

Pandemic Reveals the Digital Skill Gap of the Oil Industry

The US oil and gas sector is facing several huge transitions all at once: the immediate crisis brought on by the pandemic and a longer-term energy transition away from fossil fuels. Amidst this a third shift is happening in the US Market – the digital transformation and the need for the oil and gas workforce to catch up in this area, reports Plates. 

Skill Gap in the Oil Industry

A new survey by Ernst & Young found a major digital skills gap among the oil and gas workforce, and the pandemic is...

https://mfame.guru/pandemic-reveals-the-digital-skill-gap-of-the-oil-industry/

ADP spreads its logistics footprint with MICCO Logistics acquisition

Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) has further expanded the range of its logistics services, announcing today it had acquired local operator MICCO Logistics for an undisclosed sum.
It is the latest development in a clear trend of Middle Eastern port operators building up their presence in the logistics sector, via acquisitions.
MICCO was the first locally registered supply chain provider, following its creation in 1978, and operates a fleet of 350 trucks, 11 …

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https://theloadstar.com/adp-spreads-its-logistics-footprint-with-micco-logistics-acquisition/

Shallow-draft Caspian Sea AHTS duo will feature Schottel propulsion

Spay, Germany, headquartered propulsion specialist Schottel is to supply a total of eight propulsion units to Turkey’s Atlas Shipyard. They will be installed in two Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels, ordered by affiliates of Russia’s Ark Shipping and Adamant Cargo.

Designed by Turkey’s VDenge Technology, the 73.3 meters long and 16.9 meters wide vessels they are intended for operation in the Caspian Sea and will have a minimum draft of approximately 2.5 meters to enables them to operate...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/oil-gas/shallow-draft-caspian-sea-ahts-duo-will-feature-schottel-propulsion/

2020 compliance and bunker fuel issues solved, using blockchain and DNA

While the impact of Covid-19 has disrupted the maritime industry far more than the implementation of IMO 2020, the former has exacerbated difficulties with the latter. The maritime industry has seen many delays in ports, disruptions to testing, and bunker delivery authorities suspending sulphur checks so far this year.
With compliance enforcement plans for this year on the back foot, we have seen fragmentation in fuel supplies as more fuel is …

The post 2020 compliance and bunker fuel...

https://theloadstar.com/2020-compliance-and-bunker-fuel-issues-solved-using-blockchain-and-dna/

Rig Platform Vessel Returns For Gas Drilling Expedition

Deepsea Stavanger

Rig platform, the Deepsea Stavanger, arrived in Mossel Bay on 21 August 2020 ahead of its deployment to the Outeniqua Basin where it is scheduled to work on the next phase of the Luiperdpadda Project. The basin is situated off the coast of Mossel Bay, where energy giant, Total, discovered gas condensate in 2019.

Owned by The Odfjell Group, the Deepsea Stavanger is a sixth-generation deep water and harsh environment semi-submersible with an overall length of 118.6 metres and width of 96.7 metres....

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/08/29/rig-platform-vessel-returns-for-gas-drilling-expedition/

Lauro-led OSV operator sells two AHTs, files for Chapter 11

At 9.02 a.m. ET yesterday, Emanuele Lauro led Hermitage Offshore Services Ltd. (NYSE:PSV) reported that it had sold its only two anchor handling tug supply vessels, Then, at 10.56 p.m., the company and 28 subsidiaries announced they had filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

In announcing the sale of the AHTS duo, Hermitage said that the consideration for the transaction consisted of its unconditional release of all...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/lauro-led-osv-operator-sells-two-ahts-files-for-chapter-11/

Esvagt takes cost cutting measures

While Esbjerg, Denmark, headquartered Esvagt is a prominent player in the offshore wind service support area, a lot of its activity still centers on support for the offshore oil & gas industry.

Today, the company said that “a combination of an oil & gas market in a historical economic downturn and a new situation in consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic” is leading it to launch cost-cutting initiatives in response that include streamlining and pay reductions.

“Our oil & gas business is challenged...

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/esvagt-takes-cost-cutting-measures/

Harvey Gulf wins contract extensions for two LNG fueled PSVs

Harvey Gulf International Marine reports that it has signed 18-month contract extensions for two of its LNG fueled PSVs. The extensions will keep both vessel under charter well into 2022. Harvey also announced that it has signed a long term contract for its new fuel dock in Port Fourchon, La.,
to supply diesel fuel to a super major.

Harvey CEO, Shane Guidry, commented: “At Harvey, we have a safety record that no boat company can match. We have a 99.2 percent operational success rate annually....

https://www.marinelog.com/offshore/harvey-gulf-wins-contract-extensions-for-two-lng-fueled-psvs/

VIDEO: Massive offshore crane collapses during load tests

Video has surfaced on YouTube showing the collapse of a massive Liebherr offshore crane during load testing on the DEME offshore installation vessel Orion 1. Built in China, the vessel is designed to service offshore wind installation and for oil & gas and decommissioning activities.

It arrived at Liebherr’s Rostock, Germany, facility on November 22, 2019, for assembly and installation of the giant 90 meter high Liebherr TLC crane, which has a 160 meter long boom and will have a lifting height...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/safety-and-security/video-massive-offshore-crane-collapses-under-load-tests/

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